Flying from Houston to Kona International Airport at Keahole (KOA): What you need to know
Kick off your journey at one of Houston's main airports, George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) or William P. Hobby Airport (HOU). Check out your options for booking a flight from Houston to Kona International Airport at Keahole (KOA) departing from either of these.
The timezone in Kailua-Kona is UTC-10, which is five hours behind Houston. Kona International Airport at Keahole is located in Kailua-Kona.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Houston to KOA. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
Longer lines at security and check-in are more likely if you're jetting off during high season, so give yourself even more breathing space. The recommendation for peak periods? Get there up to four hours early for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Houston
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Located around 27 kilometres from central Houston, IAH can be reached in about 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport is roughly 50 minutes.
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When it comes to George Bush Intercontinental Airport's on-time performance, 78.42% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.
You'll find IAH at 16930 JFK Boulevard.
William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
You can get to HOU from the centre of Houston in approximately 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The ride by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 40 minutes to travel the 19 kilometres or so.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before your Houston to KOA flight? Kick back in a hotel near William P. Hobby Airport before your vacation officially starts. These stays are calling your name:
William P. Hobby Airport has earned its reputation for punctuality. 81.06% of flights leaving here arrive right when they're supposed to.
The street address for HOU is 7800 Airport Boulevard.
About Kona International Airport at Keahole (KOA)
Have a late flight from Houston to Kona International Airport at Keahole? Don't let your travel day stretch into tomorrow. Stay a short drive from KOA at Banyan Tree Sanctuary Guest House.
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Kona International Airport at Keahole rental car. Grab your wheels from Dollar, Hertz or Thrifty to explore Kailua-Kona and beyond.
To get the lowest price, reserve your vehicle around one week in advance of your Houston to Kona International Airport at Keahole flight.
Getting from Kona International Airport at Keahole (KOA) to central Kailua-Kona
Kona International Airport at Keahole is around 13 kilometres from the centre of Kailua-Kona. It takes around 15 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
Travelling by public transport takes around 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Houston to Kona International Airport at Keahole (KOA)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Houston to Kona International Airport at Keahole is C$259. For a return flight on this route, the best price is C$517. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
To find cheap flights from Houston to KOA, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets are first released.
Affordable Houston to Kona International Airport at Keahole tickets are easier to find when your dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across each month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Houston to Kona International Airport at Keahole (KOA)
July is the most popular month for flights from Houston to Kona International Airport at Keahole (KOA). Plan your visit to Kailua-Kona in May for a quieter experience.
The warmest month in Kailua-Kona is August, with temperatures ranging between 17ºC (63ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Book your Houston to KOA flight ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
January has temperatures of between 13ºC (55ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Houston to Kona International Airport at Keahole around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Kailua-Kona
Start your Kailua-Kona trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Houston to Kona International Airport at Keahole, explore our range of accommodation options including:
All great journeys should include a little sightseeing. Sea Paradise Sailing and Snorkeling Tours, Kona Snorkel Trips and Paradise Sailing Hawai‘i are essential stops on your Kailua-Kona itinerary.
Explore more of the United States
Honolulu is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be explored once you've seen Kailua-Kona. Around 257 kilometres away to the north-west, well-known attractions include Pacific Ocean, Waikiki Beach and Pearl Harbour.
If you want to check out another major destination in the United States, head for Pearl City, roughly 274 kilometres north-west of Kailua-Kona. USS Utah Memorial, Mānana Ridge Trail and Sunset Memorial Park are the start of reasons to visit.
